There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellesley Square to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 2m$6–11Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope Stbus Worcester Line Shuttle
1h 25m$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Stationtaxi 13.5 mi
25 min$40–55Drive 13.5 mi
- Drive from Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Stationcar 13.5 mi
25 min$3–4
Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station by foot, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $40 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave and arriving at Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St. Services depart three times a day, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Kendall/MIT via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Wellesley College and Kendall/MIT Station is 17 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station, including transfers.
Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave station.
Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
The best way to get from Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $5 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Wellesley College, MA, USA and Kendall/MIT Station, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Wellesley Square to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 36 min.
Train from Wellesley Square to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St station.
Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station is 14 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Wellesley College to Kendall/MIT Station.
There are 1808+ hotels available in Kendall/MIT Station.